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Science Can Find You if You’re Lost at Sea
Many young people wonder… How do I take what I’m interested in, and turn it into a career? For Dr. Arthur Mariano, it was a a simple love of fishing and being on the water that sparked his career. He is … Continue reading
A Tripod Adventure
When you think about the purpose of a camera tripod, you probably think of words like stability or support. The Museum’s Tripod program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, lives up to that description as well. Recognizing the reality of family life … Continue reading
SCEnaRioS of Youth Changing the World
What kind of voice can young people have regarding global issues related to the sustainability of the planet? Very often, they are the ones who are the most enthusiastic about new technologies, and the most eager to use these tools … Continue reading
Posted in For Students, MiaSci at Large, Partnerships
Tagged ASTC, Fiocruz, Maloka, Planet Under Pressure, SCEnaRioS, UNESCO
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South Africa Meets Miami
You hear it all the time. Innovations in science and technology are making the world a smaller place and making it easier for all of us to learn and communicate with each other across great distances. Recently however, six representatives … Continue reading
Posted in MiaSci at Large, Partnerships
Tagged Biscayne Nature Center, Everglades National Park, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Giyani Science Centre, KwaZulu Natal ScienceCentre, Miami Children's Museum, MTN Science Centre, National Zoological Gardens, Nelson Bay Science Centre, SAASTA, SCIENZA Science Centre, South African Department of Science and Technology, University of Miami, Zoo Miami
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The National Education Conversation
Our Senior Vice President of Education, Dr. Judy Brown, recently had the honor of being invited to serve on the National Advisory Committee for Early Learning in Museums in Washington, DC. Dr. Brown currently leads the Museum’s research and development … Continue reading
Posted in MiaSci at Large, Partnerships
Tagged ECHOS, Head Start, Institute of Education Science, Smithsonian
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Visiting the Astronaut Hall of Fame
Just a couple hour drive north of the Miami Science Museum is one of the most iconic places in the U.S. Space Program – NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, where shuttles and rockets have been launched into space since the 1960s. … Continue reading
Wild Evening at Miami Science Museum
What does conservation mean to you? Does it mean taking action to save an endangered species? Protecting a threatened environment? Recycling? Visiting a local National Park to learn about your environment? Turning off the water while you brush your teeth? … Continue reading
@ASTC: Tinkering with Creativity
In the world of museums and education, it’s just as important to share your projects, challenges, and accomplishments, as it is to learn about the projects, challenges, and accomplishments of others. Miami Science Museum staff recently attended the ASTC (Association … Continue reading
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Tagged ASTC, GirlsRISE, Heart Smart, SEPA, UM, YouthEXPO
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Art + Science + Engineering = Fun + Learning
How closely related are science, art, and engineering? The Museum recently held a workshop for representatives of its GirlsRISE nationwide network of museums and science centers related to this question. It focused on program models that use art and science … Continue reading
Posted in For Teachers, MiaSci at Large, Partnerships
Tagged GirlsRISE, Snap circuits
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